JDD Podcast: Ask the Investigator

Tetracycline antibiotics are like the Snickers of dermatology. Instead of “Hungry? Grab a Snickers,” “Acne? Grab a tetracycline…” for months even though this goes against clinical guidelines and concerns regarding... The post New Developments in Tetracycline-class Antibiotics appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In part 2 of this 5 part podcast homage to Atopic Dermatitis, JDD Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman is joined by the dynamic dermatitis duo Dr. Anna De Benedetto, Associate Professor... The post Current Understanding of the Pathophysiology, Etiology, Prevalence & Burden of AD appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Atopic dermatitis is a relentless, recurring, unreasonable, often recalcitrant inflammatory skin disease that impacts millions of children and adults in the United States alone and requires a tailored treatment plan... The post Treating the AD Patient During COVID-19 appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Episode 2 of a 2-Part Series: “Sun Protection: A Review of Current Interventions and Barriers to Changing Patient Attitude and Behavior” Why is is that we tend to do things... The post Understanding and Changing Patient Behavior and Minimizing Risk of UV Damage appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Episode 1 of a 2-Part Series: “Sun Protection: A Review of Current Interventions and Barriers to Changing Patient Attitude and Behavior” Photoprotection works, plain and simple. Yet all too often... The post The Science of Sun Protection appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Cancer sucks, plain and simple. What is often overlooked is that the life saving/altering therapies often come with substantial baggage adding to this proclamation with skin, hair, and nail adverse... The post Support the (On)cause: A Practical Review of Supportive Oncodermatology appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected dermatology practices across the country and around the world. In the face of a change that no one was really prepared for, Dr. Jeffrey S.... The post Best Practices & Pearls Safely Reopening Derm Practices appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

WEEEEEEERE BACK! Join host Dr. Adam Friedman for lively and learned discussion with Dr. Joslyn Kirby on one of the most common, chronic, soul-crushing complaints… Acne Vulgaris. It is, from a pathophysiological standpoint,... The post Systemic Antibiotics in the Management of Acne: Issues and Considerations for Optimal Care appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this edition of the JDD Podcast, Dr. Adam Friedman is joined by Dr. Deirdre Hooper, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at both Louisiana State University and... The post What Women DON’T Want… Psoriasis appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

We are finally getting what we asked for: Pharma is ponying up for head to head studies to provide us with meaningful data to help make better clinical decisions. However,... The post Choosing Wisely: Capitalizing on Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trial Data for Meaningful Selection of Topical Agents appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Continued efforts by the dermatology community to educate the public on both photoprotective measures and early skin cancer detection through surveillance has made a significant impact but the battle is... The post Tapping Tattoo Artists as a Unique Approach to Disseminating Photoprotection Education appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Pruritus is the worst – plain and simple. However we have only just scratched the surface with respect to why it happens in a multitude of clinical scenarios and what... The post Picking on Pruritus as a Problematic Clinical Biomarker in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

We’ve all been there – that dreaded middle of the night page/call from the ER. Three simple words that send us spinning: “Rule out TEN.” Have no fear though, because... The post Don’t Go Zero to TEN: Identifying Gaps that Lead to Drug Re-exposure in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

We (and our patients) are fortunate to live during a time when we have many safe and effective options to treat a chronic inflammatory skin disease such as Psoriasis. We... The post Picking up on Prescribing Patterns for Psoriasis: A Real Deal Assessment appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Who knows what’s best/worst for facial aesthetics in the skin of color patient? No really who? Because there is a great deal of folklore and ballyhoo related to what one... The post Capturing Consensus and Cutting Out misConceptions regarding the Aesthetic Skin of Color Consumer appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Let’s face it, we have a formidable competitor nowadays, challenging our diagnoses and treatment algorithms on a daily basis. You know him/her/it well as Dr. W.E. Google (interpreted as Worst... The post Nailing Down Internet Based Information on Onychomycosis appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate. We hear that evidenced-based media-friendly line often nowadays to highlight the importance of sun protection in all skin types. But are we really getting that message... The post Going On, Not Off, the Reservation: Identifying Gaps in Sun Protection Perceptions and Use in Native Americans appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

I’m a biologic girl in a biologic world…or so I think myself and never say out loud when reviewing therapeutic options for moderate to severe psoriasis. We are so fortunate... The post To Treat or Not To Treat: Systemic Therapy Considerations for Psoriasis in the Setting of Malignancy appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this edition of the JDD Podcast “Ask the Investigator,” host Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine, is joined by renaissance academic dermatologist Dr.... The post Do the Ads Add Up? Discordance Between Psoriasis Patient Concerns and How They are Played Out on TV appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this edition of the JDD Podcast, host Dr. Adam Friedman is joined by internationally recognized procedural dermatologist Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, Director of Cosmetic Surgery at Refresh Dermatology in Houston... The post No Sweat, Radio: Procedural Innovation in the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis with Radiofrequency Microneedling appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

Join JDD podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman from the GW SMHS and his guest, Supportive Oncodermatology guru Dr. Beth McLellan, assistant professor of dermatology at the Unified Division of Dermatology... The post All About the Benjamins….or Not? Resident Training in Medical Coding and Billing appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this edition of the JDD podcast “Ask the Investigator,” host Dr. Adam Friedman from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is joined by Dr. Evan Rieder, Assistant... The post How Do You Celebrate the Birthday Suit: Variations in Skin Cancer Screening Practices Among Dermatologist appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

SKs are not OK, said practically all of our patients. Seborrheic keratoses drive a plethora of patients into our offices for one reason or another, and even when reassured that... The post Beating down benign and bothersome bumps: Practical on and off label approaches to treatment seborrheic keratoses appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this bonus edition of the JDD podcast, host Dr. Adam Friedman, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses... The post Benign But Boy Are They Bothersome: An Evidenced Based Overview of the Life and Death of the Seborrheic Keratosis appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .

In this edition of the JDD podcast “Ask the Investigator,” host Dr. Adam Friedman from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is joined by internationally acclaimed hyperhidrosis expert... The post Fret the Sweat: The Profound Impact and Under Recognition of Hyperhidrosis appeared first on JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology .